anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
Английский
~ 400
bármi, semmi, valami, minden, akármi
A2
1
Модель употребления:
[anything] + [verb]
You can choose anything from the menu.
Bármit választhatsz az étlapról.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Segíthetek valamiben?
She’ll do anything to protect her family.
I don’t know anything about that topic.
If you need anything, just call me.
Примеры для изучающих
I don’t want anything to eat.
Nem kérek semmit enni.
Do you have anything in blue?
Van belőle kékben?
He can fix anything.
Is there anything in the box?
I can’t see anything.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
Значение
any object, event, or idea
Коллокации
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
Синонимы
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
Антонимы
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used to talk about any thing, action, or idea, without saying which one.
Used to refer to any object, event, fact, or idea, without specifying which one.
B1
2
Модель употребления:
be [anything] to [someone]
Does winning this prize mean anything to you?
Jelent neked valamit, hogy megnyerted ezt a díjat?
Your opinion means more than anything to me.
A véleményed mindennél többet jelent nekem.
That old car isn't worth anything now.
Примеры для изучающих
Your smile means a lot to me.
A mosolyod nagyon sokat jelent nekem.
The book is not worth anything.
A könyv nem ér semmit.
Her help means more than anything.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
Значение
something of importance
Коллокации
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
Синонимы
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
Антонимы
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
Темы
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Определение
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Used to refer to something of importance, value, or significance.
A2
3
Модель употребления:
[anything] + [clause]
You can say anything as long as you're honest.
Bármit mondhatsz, amíg őszinte vagy.
Anything you decide will be fine with me.
Akárhogy döntesz, nekem jó lesz.
I'll eat anything if I'm hungry enough.
Примеры для изучающих
You can wear anything you like.
Bármit felvehetsz, ami tetszik.
Anything will be okay for dinner.
Vacsorára bármi jó lesz.
I will go anywhere and do anything.
Значение
no matter what thing
Коллокации
anything goes
|anything can happen
Синонимы
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
Темы
communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used when it doesn’t matter what thing happens or is chosen.
Used to indicate that it does not matter what specific thing or action is being referred to.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
Слоги и ударение
any - thing (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
Родственные слова
Выражения
anything goes
1/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ ɡˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
informal
no rules or restrictions apply
Used to say there are no rules or limits for what can be done.
Примеры
- It’s a party where anything goes.
- In this art class, anything goes.
if anything
1/ˈɪf ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
introduces a contrasting statement
Used to say that the opposite of what was said before is true or more true.
Примеры
- I’m not tired; if anything, I feel more awake than before.
- The plan didn’t fail; if anything, it worked better than we hoped.
more than anything
1/mˈɔɹ ðən ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
greatest preference or desire
Used to say what you want or like most of all.
Примеры
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.